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I don't think you quite understand what Frob is saying. I'll break it down; You're measuring the dry weight of oatmeal - 1 tablespoon (6g). You're actually logging cooked oatmeal. When you cook food, the weight/volume changes. Frob is trying to explain that if you really did have 1 tablespoon of cooked oatmeal, the dry…

This thread is actually hilarious! Great entertainment.

If you're on the treadmill at the gym could you not just put it in the holder on the machine? That way it won't get in your way whilst you're exercising

Haha this! My breakfast is usually around 1pm (and I get up anywhere between 5.30am-7am, not 1pm!!)

Lift weights. You may not lose weight according to the scale but you will be able to reduce your BF. I'm the same height and size as you. My workouts consistent of mainly lifting. 3 x 1hr sessions, with just 1 or 2 cardio (running/class).

I doubt it. It's so easy to grossly underestimate how much you're eating - I know from experience. As others have said, you will never truly know how much you're eating until you start logging and weighing all your food and liquids. This includes things like oil used in cooking, fruit and veg (just because it's healthy…

I've started making stews with chicken, beans/chickpeas and a ton of veg and it's super filling! You need: Chicken - breast (whole or diced - I prefer diced), thigh, drumstick - your choice! Chickpeas and/or beans of any kind (mixed, cannelini, kidney, haricot...) Onions Garlic Veg - I usually add peppers, courgette,…

You're probably best weighing all the dry ingredients before you cook them. When it's cooked, weigh the entire lot and portion it out. Then weigh your portions and log it as a percentage of the overall weight. That's as accurate as you can get with a meal like that. If you portion out the lot when it's cooked, it saves you…

I have found the same. Especially with things like bread - the size of a slice will depend on whether you're at the beginning/end of a loaf or the middle so I weigh my bread then calculate a percentage based on actual weight and the weight suggested on the pack. For example, my bread is supposed to be 50g, but when I weigh…

This is a good idea in theory. But a lot of people (myself included at times!) can be very influenced by others round the table. If everyone else is getting a dessert you may feel compelled to get one too, regardless of whether you're hungry or not. In my experience, if everyone is getting dessert but I want to be 'good' I…

Every time I go out for a meal I always check the menu beforehand and select 2-3 options. I will then choose something from my options depending on what I fancy. You have 2 choices: 1) avoid anything fried. Go for grilled/poached/steamed meat or fish with salad and/or vegetables. If you order a salad ask for no dressing,…

I get up between 5.30am-7.15am (depends if it's morning training day). If I go to the gym in the morning I will have a post workout shake. My first meal of the day is generally anytime between 11am-1.30pm. Some days I don't eat 'breakfast' at all and just wait til lunch

I don't binge. I just eat all the foods I enjoy in moderation. As long as your binge doesn't push you over your weekly calorie goal drastically it's fine

Tuna Yoghurt Apples ETA: Quest bars and whey

Is this also the case when taking the contraceptive pill? I've never really been sure as a period whilst taking the Pill isn't a 'real' period...

I used to really suffer from cravings - at times I do still crave a sweet treat but I have learned to deal with the cravings. A lot of the time it was just due to boredom so I would always reach for some chocolate. I rarely have chocolate these days (I used to have it everyday near enough!). My go to sweet treat is…

Good on you!

Hi! I'm 24 too. Slightly taller at 5"3 but still considered a shorty :laugh:

I don't have a juicer. But I do have teeth. So think I'll stick to good old fashioned eating

I have a desk job and have my settings to lightly active. I walk around the office (to the cafeteria, toilet, printer,etc) so not completely sedentary the whole day. I walk to and from the station and do cooking, etc at home. I read somewhere on here that no-one is really sedentary unless they literally sit down ALL day or…

Have you updated your settings of MFP to your current weight? Your alloted calories will decrease as you lose weight. If you haven't, you're still eating for someone who is 250lbs, not 220lbs.

Runkeeper FTW. Although I turn off the 5minute alerts - they just annoy me!

If you aren't physically logging step activities you can assume it's right then. If you're concerned only eat back 50-75% of your exercise cals. ETA: excessive burns may be something to do with your settings on MFP. If they are set to sedentary, change it to lightly active. Wear your fitbit on your non-dominant wrist…

Eating 90mins before exercise is fine.

Avoid items like: Fried rice Anything in batter or fried - sweet and sour, sweet and sour pork/chicken balls, deep fried beef/chicken, etc - anything described as 'crispy' try to avoid or eat only a little. Anything in a heavy sauce Stick to items like: Stir fried noodles Veg based dishes Black bean dishes…

Hi and welcome the wonderful world of lifting! I lift 3 x a week since January 2014. My body has dramaticaly changed. I tried a few different programmes but in the end I just created my own which I am happy with, Feel free to add :)

Weighing yourself seems to trigger your binges if you aren't happy with the number on the scale. Perhaps don't weigh yourself for a few weeks. Definitely seek some help with your relationship with food. It is certainly not healthy.

5 words for you: Don't Stress And Move On. So you ate a pizza? Everyone has the odd 'cheat' meal once in a while. It won't have any affect on your progress long term.

Any step-based activity (walking/running) your fitbit will track so no need to log. Any non-step based activity you should log in either MFP or fitbit - not both. If you do both you run the risk of double credit. The way MFP and fitbit work is MFP estimates your calorie burn based on the information you have given it -…

I think it depends on what you will use them for. If you need shoes for general gym use you may be able to go for a cheaper pair. If, however, you plan on running (road or treadmill) I would definitely suggest you investing in a quality pair of shoes. £100+ sounds a lot but it's definitely worth the investment. It is…